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EC725 DESIGNED FOR THE MOSTDEMANDING MISSIONSA COMBAT PROVENMULTI-ROLE HELICOPTER

Introduced in 2005, the EC725 has proven itself in combat service worldwide:Afghanistan, Lybia and Mali.An evolution from the experience gained with the Cougar family, the EC725 isthe latest version of this medium lift (11-ton class) helicopter.The EC725 is equipped with:

• Two latest generation Turbomeca Makila 2A1 engines• A five-blade rotor providing high levels of maneuverability• A state-of the-art glass cockpit and avionics• The most advanced Automatic Flight Control System.

The EC725 excels in a full range of military missions:• Special Operations• Combat Search and Rescue• Tactical transport• Casualty / medical evacuation.

As well as in public service missions:• Search and Rescue• Firefighting• Coast Guard• Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) protection.

The EC725 - a truly multi-purpose, versatile military asset – has the capability to operate both from ships and from ashore.

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The most demanding missionsSpecial Ops, Combat SAR and Personal Recovery missions require performance, precise navigation andsurvivability; qualities for which the EC725 is outstanding.The French Forces are successfully operating the EC725 in the harshest environments. The success of theEC725 demonstrated in Afghanistan and Libya, reflects its excellent capabilities as a Force Multiplier andthe ability of this aircraft to offer decisive tactical advantage to any operator.

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Mission Capabilities• Ready for all environments

- All weather, including in fully icedconditions

- Day and night operable with state-of-the-art NVG compatibility

- Sandy or maritime environments• Outstanding range

- 700 NM without refuelling- Air-to-air refuelling capability- Hover In-Flight Refuelling (HIFR)

• Cabin versatility• Easy and Fast recovery Systems

Major mission equipment• Multipurpose air intakes / sand filters• Auxiliary Power Unit• 990 liters (261 US gal) rear jettisonable

fuel tank• Flight Management System with

Doppler, GPS and SAR modes• Inertial Navigation System with

embedded GPS• Digital moving map displayed on any

6’’x8’’ LCD instrument panel• TV + IR multi-sensor turret• Personal Locator System

• Double Hoist, abseiling, fast ropingsystems

• Armament:- 7.62 mm machine gun in forward

cabin windows- Two 180 round 20 mm gun pods- Two 19 - 2.75’’ rocket launchers

• Mission Planning System (Sirina),ideal for preparing missions quicklyand precisely according to helicopterperformances

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Tactical Transport missionsThe agility, high load capacity and easy cabin access of the EC725 combined with fast cruise speed and long range,make this aircraft the perfect tactical transport helicopter for troops and cargo, as well as for casualty evacuation.

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Your satisfaction is our top priorityUp to 29 cabin seats orup to 20 energy-absorbing wall mounted seats

Easy cabin access• 2 large double central sliding cargo doors• 2 large sliding windows, leaving the main cabin doorsunobstructed

Easy cockpit access• 2 individual hinged doors for crew

Cargo transportConfiguration• Internal load: high density cabin floor 1,500 daN/m²• External load: max sling capacity 4,750 kg / 10,470 lb

Casualty / medicalevacuation• 11 stretchers + 5 attendants or seated injured passengers• 2 self-contained medical units with attendants

29 cabin seats Sling capacity

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Search & RescueSearch and Rescue missions require a fast, high-performance helicopter able to function in both hot and coldenvironments. The EC725 offers superior performance, endurance, range and safety in all weather conditions. This helicopter can achieve the mission when others can’t deliver.

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Always ready to go:Demonstrated availability rate: 98 %

First to arrive on the scene• Takeoff in less than 5 minutes• High cruising speed with low vibration

Exceptional endurance• A radius of action of more than 300

NM, extendable by in-flight refuellingor Hover In Flight Refuelling

Very low vibration levels• Comfortable for crew and passengers• Minimal airframe and equipment fatigue

SAR mission equipment• Record-breaking 4-axis dual duplex

digital Automatic Flight ControlSystem including outstanding OEImanagement and Ground Speedmode

• Flight Management System withDOPPLER, GPS and SAR modes,Inertial navigation system withembedded GPS

• Search and weather radar• TV / IR camera, eye-safe laser telemeter• Double hoist with variable speed: 80 m

(240 ft) - 272 kg (600 lb)• Bubble window• Emergency floatation certified up to

sea state 6 level: Inflation in 4 sec, noaltitude limitation for use, can remainarmed throughout flight, inflation upto 150 kts to minimize pilot load in anemergency, inflation is automatic ormonitored by the crew

• Energy absorbing seats for passengers• Casualty carrying installation for

stretchers• 990 liters (261 US gal) rear

jettisonable fuel tank• Loud speaker + searchlight

Public Services Firefighting4,000 liters (1,057 US gal) Water bombing kitCoast GuardExclusive Economic Zone(EEZ) protection

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AdaptabilityThe EC725 has been designed and is equipped for high survivability.

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Protection• Against 7.62 or 12.7 mm• Crew cockpit protection: armoured and

energy absorbing crew seats• Armour plating in the cabin: either

collective floor and walls or individualarmour plating carpets

EC725 Survivability Equipment• Radar warning receiver• Missile approach warning system• Laser warning receiver• Chaff / Flare dispensers

Reduced VulnerabilityIR Suppressors• IR signature divided by 10 Fuel tanks• Self sealing and crashworthy fuel tanks Multi Purpose Air Intakes• Sand and ice protection Blades multibox structure• Bullet impact resistant

Main Gear Box dry runSuccessfully completed (exceeds FAR/JAR29 requirements) without exemption,52 Minutes dry run achieved

Crashworthy structure and energyabsorbing seats• Reinforced structural main frames• High energy-absorption landing gear

Unrivalled redundancy in keysystems to maintain full functionalitydespite significant battle damage• Sensors/computer (dual duplex AFCS)• Displays (five, all multi-functional)• Dual engine-FADEC with backup• Integrated Stand-by Instrument (ISI)

with same display logic as main LCDs

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Technology The EC725 has been designed to comply with the latest JAR 29 amendments. It integrates all the latesttechnological innovations to comply with the most stringent technical and operational requirements forall types of missions. Thanks to the dual-channel FADEC, the TURBOMECA MAKILA 2A1 turboshaftengines deliver more power. The 5-blade rotor provides an exceptionally low vibration level, and themodular design of the mechanical assemblies allows for easier maintenance. This new generationhelicopter also features significant advances in terms of man-machine interface ensuring the mostimportant information arrives to the pilot for the most effective decision making process. The First LimitIndicator displays the available power in any condition and the power margin in AEO (All EnginesOperative) and OEI (One Engine Inoperative) situations.

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Main Gear Box• Increased power• Demonstrated 30-minute dry run

capability, cooling spray devicecompliant with JAR 29

• 5-blade Spheriflex® main rotor• Blades with multibox structure,

capable of flight in severe icingconditions.

Monitoring SystemIntegrated maintenance assistancesystem (Health Usage MonitoringSystem) based on data recording andpro-active monitoring for flight safetyenhancement.

AvionicsThe EC725 is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and communicationsystems, allowing all weather operations.The systems reduce crew workloadwhile enhancing mission capability formore safety. At a glance, pilots have allnavigation and piloting data andunpredictable information thanks to theEnhanced Ground Proximity WarningSystem and TCAS 2.

Advanced Helicopter Cockpit AvionicsSystem• Four 6” X 8” LCD Multi Function

Displays• Two 4” X 5” LCD Vehicle Monitoring

Displays• One LCD Integrated Stand by

Instrument for speed, altitude andgyro horizon backup

• 4-axis, dual duplex autopilot

The AFCS provides outstanding precisionand stability; its “high” modes integratethe engine limitations in all AEO andOEI situations.It also allows flight in all SAR patternsand automatic approaches followingIFR procedures.It allows fully automatic hoveringcaptation from VNE to 0 kts/100 ft.

Spheriflex®Fiberglass RotorHead

• Excellent maneuverability• Great stability• Very low sound and

vibration levels• Rotor engagement in winds

of up to 55 kts• Easy to adjust

Modern technology allowsfor greater safety

2 TURBOMECA MAKILA 2A1• Modular design for easy

maintenance • Blade shedding technology• 2 dual channel FADECs, with

automatic reconfiguration

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Support and ServicesAt Airbus Helicopters, supporting your helicopter operations with the highest level of excellence is ourpriority. We are dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs, whether it be maximizing combat readiness,ensuring public safety or saving lives. In order to provide customized services, we offer:• A worldwide service network of 30 subsidiaries and participations, more than 100 distributors,representatives, training centers, repair and overhaul facilities and maintenance centers around theglobe, as well as logistic hubs in France, Hong Kong and the USA.

• Customer Service Centers in Europe, Asia and the USA offering around-the-clock customer assistance,7 days a week, 365 days a year to keep you in the skies.

• A wide array of service solutions to meet all your needs in terms of technical support, component repairand overhaul, spare parts support, technical publications and training at Airbus Helicopters facilitiesworldwide or at your own facilities.

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Accessibility• Built-in step• Cowlings designed as working

platforms

“Check Intervals”Daily checks• Before the first flight• Turnaround• After the last flightFlight related checks• 15 hours or 7 days

“Inspection intervals”• Supplementary inspection: 100 hours• Basic inspection: every 1,200 hours

or 3 years• Major inspection: only every 16 years

Reduced Manpower Required• O & I level: 4 technicians per aircraft• Replacement times of major

assemblies

Flexible Customer Support• A full range of service concepts from

standard spares, maintenance, repairand overhaul to fully customized,comprehensive service packages

A World Renowned Training Academy• Conversion and refresher courses

for pilots and technicians• Pilot training academy with state-of-

the-art simulation (Full Flight Simulator)• Standard training courses (type

rating, emergency procedures, IFR,CRM, etc.)

• Mission training courses (NVG, deckoperations, IFR, NOE,SAR, etc.)

• Training on-site at customers’ premiseswith detachment of instructor pilotsor technicians

• Available EC725 training tools: CAI,VCPT, LTD

Easy maintenance

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Engine 3 Tech. 30 minIntermediate GB 2 Tech. 30 minTail GB/TRH 2 Tech. 1 h 30 Main Rotor Blade 3 Tech. 9 minMain Rotor Head 3 Tech. 1 h 45Tail GB/TRH 2 Tech. 1 h 30

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Characteristics

CAPACITYTroop transport: 2 pilots + 1 chief of stick + 28 seatsVIP transport: 2 pilots + 8 to 12 passengersCasualty evacuation: 2 pilots + up to 11 stretchers + 4 seatsSling load: 4,750 kg / 10,472 lbWEIGHTMaximum take-off weight 11,000 kg 24,251 lbMTOW in external load configuration 11,200 kg 24,690 lbEmpty weight 5,715 kg 12,600 lbUseful load 5,285 kg 11,651 lbMTOW in external load configuration 11,200 kg 24,690 lbMaximum cargo-sling load 4,750 kg 10,472 lbStandard fuel capacity 2,247 kg 4,954 lbENGINES 2 TURBOMECA MAKILA 2A1 Take-off power per engine 1,567 kW 2,101 shpPERFORMANCE AT MAX. GROSS WEIGHT, ISA, SL Maximum speed (Vne) 324 km/h 175 ktsFast cruise speed (at MCP) 262 km/h 142 ktsRecommended cruise speed 262 km/h 142 ktsRate of climb 5,4 m/s 1,064 ft/minService ceiling (Vz=0.508m/s = 100ft/mn) 3,968 m 13,019 ftHover ceiling OGE at ISA, MTOW, take-off power 792 m 2,600 ftMaximum range without reserve 909 km 491 NMat Economical Cruise SpeedEndurance without reserve at 148 km/h-80 kts > 4 h 20 min

Glossary

AFCS: Automatic Flight Control SystemAFDS: Automatic Flotation DeploymentSystemCVFDR: Cockpit Voice and Flight DataRecorderDMC: Direct Maintaining CostEGPWS: Enhanced Ground ProximityWarning SystemFLI: First Limit IndicatorFLIR: Forward Looking Infra RedFMS: Flight Management SystemGSPD: Ground Speed ModeHFDM: Helicopter Flight Data MonitoringHIRF: High Intensity Radiated FieldsHMI: Human Machine InterfaceHOMP: Helicopter Operations MonitoringProgramHUMS: Health and Usage MonitoringSystemICAO: International Civil AviationOrganizationLFR: Logistic Field RepresentativeMFD: Multi Function DisplayMGB: Main Gear BoxOEM: Original Equipment ManufacturerOGAP: Oil & Gas Availability Program OGP: Oil and Gas ProducersPBH: Parts by the HourTCAS: Traffic Collision Avoidance System

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2.12 m

6.95 ft

4.60 m

15.09 ft

4.97 m

16.30 ft

f 16.20 m

53.14 ft dia

f 3.15 m

10.33 ft dia

19.50 m Rotor Rotating

63.98 ft

2.00 m6.56 ft

3.00 m9.84 ft

5.25 m

17.22 ft

3.96 m

13.00 ft

4.10 m13.45 ft

16.79 m

55.08 ft

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THE VALUE OF EXPERIENCETHE SUPER PUMA / COUGAR FAMILYWorldwide Civil and Military Operations

The EC725 has evolved from the vast experience accumulated by some 100 Super Puma /

Cougar operators; more than 900 helicopters have been ordered in 52 countries.

The in-service Super Puma fleet has logged more than 4.8-million flight hours and the

fleet leader has flown 41,800 hours.

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